In the second part of a four-part series we look back to the New Year Rescue that took place early in January 2013 and track the progress of the six bears who joined us at our China sanctuary. In the year that followed their lives changed from painful daily extractions in tiny cages to rehabilitation and the start of new lives and friendships.
Animals Asia has welcomed the news that animal welfare looks set to become a key part of China’s veterinary curriculum.
Meet moon bear Fritz as he ponders how to get something delicious out of the sanctuary puzzle-feeders
While the problems with animal welfare in China are well documented - less well known are the growing number of activists working to change the situation. Animals Asia founder Jill Robinson profiles the animal welfare movement in China which she describes as: "maturing far faster than it ever did in the west."
After years in tiny cages in bile farms Katie and Mac were rescued by Animals Asia. They first met each other through bars - now nothing can separate them.
Read how animal welfare standards at zoos across Vietnam and China are improving following Animals Asia enrichment programmes
Peter Yuen is a talented Hong Kong-based photographer specialising in animal welfare, who has repeatedly generously donated his time and expertise to our campaign to end bear bile farming.
